60+ Podcast

60+ Podcast

Weekly conversations for people who are 60+. Humorous, thought-provoking, inspirational - covering a range of topics.

Episodes

October 29, 2025 23 mins

Janet & Joe talk about entrepreneurship at 60+. There are more than you might expect.

Show Notes

The New Age of Entrepreneurship: 70 to 79 - https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/the-new-age-of-entrepreneurship-70-to-79-e0ae1b9a?st=id9yA5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink 

How do self-employment rates change across the lifespan? - https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=ce...

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Janet & Joe chat about what excites them and that they look forward to. Like, share, subscribe, rate ... yeah, all that.

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October 15, 2025 25 mins

Janet & Joe talk with Jen, who is just turning 60.


Like, share, subscribe, tell your friends about the 60+ Podcast, and, wish Jen a Happy Birthday!

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October 8, 2025 20 mins

Janet & Joe talk about the benefits of being a grandparent, and the proper temperature at which to cook sweet potatoes. And flattering.


Show Notes

“How Being a Grandparent Can Improve Your Health” - https://time.com/7302260/grandparent-health-benefits/

“A within-subject examination of grandparents’ physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in the presence or absence of grandchild care provision” - https:...

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October 1, 2025 24 mins

Janet & Joe discuss the benefits of music for people over 60.

Show Notes

Radio Paradise - https://radioparadise.com/home

Keep Your Brain Young with Music - https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/keep-your-brain-young-with-music

The transformative power of music: Insights into neuroplasticity, health, and disease - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10765015

Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Benefi...

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September 24, 2025 26 mins

Janet & Joe discuss dating at 60+. What to do, what not to do, and continued discussion on the importance of quality relationships for mental, emotional, and physical health.

Show Notes

Senior Dating 101 - https://www.seniorliving.org/dating/

Finding Love after 60 - https://psychcentral.com/lib/finding-love-after-60

Dating Over 60 – Tips for Finding Love Later in Life - https://seniorsbluebook.com/articles/dating-over-60-t...

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September 17, 2025 22 mins

Janet & Joe discuss the Harvard Study of Adult Development, a long-running research project that has found the most significant predictor of a long, healthy, and happy life is the quality of one's relationships with others.


Show Notes

Harvard Study of Adult Development:Human Connection is Key to Health and Well-Being https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/epdf/10.1089/ict.2023.29074.jha

Dr. Waldinger's TED Talk -  ...

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September 10, 2025 17 mins

Joe administers a brain health quiz to Janet and they discuss what factors may impact brain health that can lead to risk of dementia, stroke, and depression. NOTE: Joe is not a doctor, and is actually kind of squeamish. (But he knows a lot about Seinfeld.)

Here's a link to the quiz so you can take it on your own. Joe does not make house calls.

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September 3, 2025 20 mins

Janet & Joe talk about some of the things that make us feel young again. What makes you feel young? Leave a comment, and of course, follow, like, share.

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August 27, 2025 19 mins

Janet & Joe chat with Michelle talking about those things that let us know we're 60+. What are those things for you? Like, share, follow ...

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August 20, 2025 21 mins

Janet & Joe talk about options for housing in retirement. There are many, just like there are many options for what Janet will be called now that she's a grandmother. Share, follow, tell your friends, and please, answer our poll.

Show Notes

“Do You Need to Own a House? Many Older Americans Decide They Don’t” - 

https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/do-you-need-to-own-a-house-many-older-americans-decide-they-do...

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August 13, 2025 25 mins

Janet & Joe discuss a recent study that seems to indicate that bicycling reduces the risk of dementia. Follow, like, share, and tell your friends about the 60+ Podcast

Show Notes

Active Travel Mode and Incident Dementia and Brain Structure - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2835115 

Cycling Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Study of Half a Million Finds - https://www.sciencealert.com/cy...

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August 6, 2025 18 mins

Janet & Joe discuss Interval Walking, sometimes called Japanese Walking. We're not doctors, but the studies seem to indicate that interval walking is the way to go. Follow us (but not on our walks, that's creepy).

Show Notes

‘Japanese Walking’ Is a Fitness Trend Worth Trying - New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/well/move/japanese-walking-fitness-trend.html?unlocked_article_code=1.a08.KHpn.xlZTd3zE4WdF&smid=ur...

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July 30, 2025 24 mins

Janet & Joe talk about what was sexy then, and now that we're over 60. Follow, comment, share!

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July 23, 2025 23 mins

Janet & Joe talk about things we used to say, that we'd never say now. Also, things we say now that would have made no sense then. Follow, share, etc.!

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July 16, 2025 23 mins

Janet & Joe talk about career changes after 60, including their own. Follow, like, share!

Show Notes

Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2022/12/its-never-too-late-to-switch-careers

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raging-with-grace/202402/new-careers-past-age-60-not-an-oxymoron

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July 9, 2025 21 mins

Janet & Joe try to talk about things that were, that are back. Admittedly, they got a little off track at times. Follow, share, like, etc.


Show Notes

Do you remember the Bowmar Brain?

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July 2, 2025 23 mins

Janet & Joe talk about how much (or little?) our genes contribute to longevity, and the 7 habits to follow to improve longevity. Like, share, follow!!

Show Notes

Longevity expert shares his 7 habits to live a longer, healthier life https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/longevity-doctor-healthy-habits-live-longer-rcna75305

Want to Live Long? Lifestyle Matters More Than Genes https://time.com/7261172/genes-vs-lifestyle-...

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June 25, 2025 24 mins

Janet & Joe reminisce about past jobs. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, etc.

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June 18, 2025 22 mins

Janet & Joe look back over the past 99 episodes. Like, share, follow!

Show Notes

Here's a list of all previous episodes.

Here's an article about the drinking game Joe mentions in this episode

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